A selection of urban walks in and around Sydney and New south Wales including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
We can all agree that Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. What’s even better is that Sydney is also a very walkable city. Most of the city’s iconic landmarks are all within easy walking distance.
Walking the city is the best way to not only see the highlights, but to also get a good feel of what Sydney is about. It allows you to absorb the atmosphere and the culture of our amazing city.
The Cahill Walk is a little-known pedestrian path along the Cahill Expressway right above Circular Quay train station, with beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
This short walk links with the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk, which brings visitors to Milsons Point at the other side of the bridge in Sydney’s north shore.
The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge is arguably Sydney’s most iconic landmark. Connecting the CBD with Sydney’s north shore, the Harbour Bridge is both a popular tourist attraction as well as a crucially important piece of infrastructure.
There are various ways to get up close and personal with the Harbour Bridge. The walk across the bridge is easy and is a must for every tourist visiting Sydney.
Read moreSydney Harbour Bridge Walk, Pylon Lookout and Bridge Climb
Ballast Point Park is a recreational 2.6ha park in Birchgrove on the Balmain Peninsula where visitors can wander through Sydney’s rich history while enjoying panoramic Harbour views.
Let’s find out more about this unique spot in the Sydney Harbour.
Read moreBallast Point Park in Birchgrove, History Brought to Life
Conveniently located on the western side of the CBD, Barangaroo Reserve is a modern Sydney Harbour foreshore park, part of a huge transformation project that is changing an old and ugly industrial site into a thriving business, entertainment and leisure precinct.
Let’s have a closer look at this beautiful new park in Sydney Harbour.
The Goods Line is a partly elevated urban walkway from Central Station in the Sydney CBD to Darling Harbour that follows the route of the once bustling but long neglected railway line.
After completion of a $15 million transformation, The Goods Line re-opened to the public on Sunday 30 August 2015 as a walkway, linear park and open space.